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PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY ALLIANCE AND VILLA CREEK RESTAURANT Showcase Region at James Beard House

PASO ROBLES, CA November 8, 2006 â€” The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and Villa Creek Restaurant showcase the regionâ€™s world-class wines paired with the cuisine of early California at the James Beard House in New York on Monday, November 13 at 7 p.m. Villa Creek Chef Tom Fundaro has prepared a seasonal six course menu paired exclusively with Paso Robles Wines for the sold-out evening culinary feast.

"Itâ€™s an honor to present this menu at the James Beard House, said Fundaro. I look forward to returning to New York to showcase the best of food and wine from Paso Robles."

The James Beard House, home of the late "Dean of American Cookery" is the performance stage for chefs, winemakers and cookbook authors around the world. More than 20 dinners, lunches and workshops are held each month to showcase the culinary artists from around the world.

"Bringing Paso Robles Wine Country to the James Beard House is the ultimate compliment," said Stacie Jacob, executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. "Showcasing our local cuisine alongside our wines is a great way to feature Paso Robles world-class wines."

The James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit organization based in New York City dedicated to celebrating, preserving and nurturing Americaâ€™s culinary heritage and diversity to elevate the appreciation of our culinary heritage. For more information go to www.Jamesbeard.org.

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, represents wineries, growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along Californiaâ€™s Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is Californiaâ€™s fastest growing wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard acres and more than 170 wineries. For more information, visit www.pasowine.com. For more information on Villa Creek Restaurant go to www.villacreek.com.